DSWD Caraga joins Nation in the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga, as the chair of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Trafficking-Violence Against Women and Their Children (RIACAT-VAWC), in coordination with the Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) chaired by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), is one with the nation in commemorating the 18-Day Campaign to End continue reading : DSWD Caraga joins Nation in the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW

Homeless, abandoned seniors receive gifts from DSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, in coordination with the Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Senior Citizens (RIAC-SC), organized the “Kalinga Para kay Lolo at Lola; a Gift-giving Activity”, on October 26, 2021 at Por Cristo Foundation Inc., Abilan, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. The gift-giving activity is in line with the continue reading : Homeless, abandoned seniors receive gifts from DSWD

DSWD, CRCF celebrate National Mental Health Week

In line with the National Health Week 2021, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, took part in the celebration, through the initiatives of the Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCF). This year’s week-long celebration, with the theme, ”Mental Health Care for all. Let’s Make it a Reality,” commenced with the continue reading : DSWD, CRCF celebrate National Mental Health Week

DSWD Caraga determined on timely delivery of Social Pension amid pandemic

Over 58, 000 indigent senior citizen beneficiaries in the provinces of Agusan Del Sur, Agusan Del Norte and Surigao Del Sur received social pension for the second semester of 2021 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens Program (SPISC). Here is the breakdown of the continue reading : DSWD Caraga determined on timely delivery of Social Pension amid pandemic

Keeping the Boat Afloat: Looking Through the Lens of the Social Workers

In this time where isolation is imperative for survival, Sweedie Grace Supapo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Home for Girls (HFG) tries to battle the status quo. As a Nurse for 4 years at the facility, she tries to be available every day to the residents/clients. Despite the restrictions brought by continue reading : Keeping the Boat Afloat: Looking Through the Lens of the Social Workers

DSWD, RCDA celebrate WWD, provide aid to TS Auring-affected women with disability

As part of the National Women’s Month Celebration last March, the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) – Caraga, chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, recognized the observance of the 17th Women with Disabilities Day. Pursuant to Section 14, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the State continue reading : DSWD, RCDA celebrate WWD, provide aid to TS Auring-affected women with disability